Erlianhot Road Border Port in Inner Mongolia

rlianhot Border Port, located in Inner Mongolia, has evolved significantly since its establishment. Originally inaugurated for trial operations in 1992, the old channel of Erenhot Highway Port was initially built as a commuter route for railway employees traveling between China and Mongolia. It served as a single mixed-use channel accommodating both passenger and freight traffic, characterized by basic infrastructure and inspection conditions.

Erlianhot Road Border Port(二连浩特公路口岸) in Inner Mongolia has undergone significant transformations since its inception. Originally starting trial operations in 1992, the old channel of Erenhot Highway Port was primarily established as a commuter pathway for railway employees traveling between China and Mongolia. This initial setup featured a single mixed-use channel accommodating both passenger and freight traffic, characterized by rudimentary infrastructure and inspection conditions.

Recognizing the need for modernization, in June 2000, the city of Erlianhot received approval from higher authorities to expand and upgrade the highway port. The new inspection channel of the highway port, strategically positioned at the north end of Forward Road and west of the national gate, spans an impressive 343,000 square meters and was developed with an investment totaling 56 million RMB. Designed to handle a maximum throughput capacity of 2.4 million tons of freight and 3 million passengers annually, its key facilities include a unified inspection building covering 3,889 square meters, a customs special inspection area and cargo inspection building covering 274 square meters, a cargo declaration building covering 534 square meters, and a border inspection barracks covering 2,100 square meters. These facilities are complemented by extensive port supervision areas.

The highway port’s strategic layout ensures efficient connectivity: the northern exit leads directly to the Mongolia border, while the southern exit connects seamlessly to the 208 National Road via the city area. Additionally, east-west secondary lines are integrated with Friendship Road. The newly constructed inspection area boasts four inbound and four outbound channels, effectively segregating passenger and freight traffic. This comprehensive setup integrates customs clearance inspection, warehousing, transportation, and essential life services, facilitating simultaneous completion of customs declaration, inspection, and tax payment processes.

The modernization efforts at Erlianhot Port have significantly enhanced cargo handling capacity and customs clearance efficiency, marking a substantial departure from the previous port’s singular functionality and outdated facilities. These developments are poised to lay a solid foundation for the reform, opening-up, and economic development of Erenhot City.

In parallel, the Consulate General of Mongolia in Hohhot established a permanent office in Erenhot City in 1996, underscoring efforts to bolster friendly relations and strengthen consular ties between China and Mongolia. In a further testament to diplomatic relations, on September 12, 2005, an agreement between the governments of China and Mongolia elevated the Consulate General’s office to the Consulate General of Mongolia, formally inaugurated on April 7, 2007. This diplomatic progression enabled Erenhot Port, by 2007, to process on-arrival visa applications, facilitating streamlined entry and exit procedures for third-country nationals and business visitors.